Cable drag curl
The cable drag curl is an isolation exercise targeting the biceps. It involves pulling a cable handle upwards while keeping the elbows back, emphasizing the long head of the biceps.
At a glance
- Area
- Upper arms
- Main muscle
- Biceps
- Equipment
- Cable
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your elbows back throughout the movement.
- Focus on squeezing the biceps at the top of the curl.
- Avoid using momentum to lift the weight.
What to watch out for
- Shoulder injuries
- Elbow injuries
- Severe wrist pain
Also known as
Curl al Cavo in Trascinamento, Drag Curl with Cable, Biceps Cable Curl